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How to Open a Business Bank Account in Canada for a Corporation in 2027 and 2028
Canadian banks want the corporation's Business Number, its minute book and in-person identity checks. Here is exactly what to prepare, what non-resident owners should expect and how to avoid delays.
13 min read · 12 Oct 2026
How to Open a UK Business Bank Account for a Limited Company in 2027 and 2028
UK banks check your company against the Companies House register before they open an account. Here is what they ask for, what works for non-resident directors, and how to get approved first time.
13 min read · 12 Oct 2026
How to Open a US Business Bank Account for an LLC in 2027 and 2028
A US LLC needs a US business bank account to take payments and pay its bills. Here is exactly what US banks ask for, how non-resident owners can apply, and how to avoid the common rejections.
13 min read · 12 Oct 2026
How to Open a Business Bank Account in the US, UK and Canada in 2027 and 2028
Opening a business bank account works differently in the US, the UK and Canada. Start here, compare the three countries at a glance, then follow the full guide for your company.
2 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Get an EIN for a US LLC as a Non-Resident in 2027 and 2028
You don't need a Social Security number to get an EIN for your US LLC. Here is how non-residents apply with Form SS-4, how long it takes, and what to do with the number.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Get an ITIN in 2027 and 2028: Form W-7 for Non-Residents and LLC Owners
An ITIN lets people who can't get a Social Security number meet their US tax obligations. Here is who needs one, how to apply with Form W-7, and how to avoid delays.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Restore a Dissolved UK Company in 2027 and 2028: Administrative and Court Restoration
A dissolved company can often be brought back to the register with its bank money, contracts and history intact. Here is which route applies to you and how to use it.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Fix the Companies House Default Address in 2027 and 2028: Registered Office Moved
If your registered office now shows a Companies House default address, the clock is running. Here is why it happened and how to move to an appropriate address quickly.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to File a CT600 Company Tax Return in 2027 and 2028
Every UK limited company that's within the charge to Corporation Tax must file a CT600 each year. Here is how the return works, when it's due, and how to file it without penalties.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to File Annual Accounts for a UK Company in 2027 and 2028
Every UK limited company must file annual accounts at Companies House, even if it didn't trade. Here is which accounts you need, when they're due, and how to file them.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Form a UK Limited Company in 2027 and 2028
Forming a UK company can take a day, but the details you choose at the start follow the company for years. Here is how to register a limited company properly, including for non-residents.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Form a US LLC in 2027 and 2028: Step by Step for Residents and Non-Residents
A US LLC is flexible, cheap to run and open to owners anywhere in the world. Here is how to form one correctly, from choosing the state to staying compliant every year.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Incorporate a Company in Canada in 2027 and 2028: Federal or Provincial
You can incorporate federally or in a province, and the choice affects your name protection, filings and costs. Here is how to set up a Canadian corporation step by step.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Set Up a Company in the UAE in 2027 and 2028: Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore
The UAE offers three very different ways to set up a company. Here is how mainland, free zone and offshore companies compare, and how to set one up and keep it compliant.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Work Out the Cost of Restoring a Dissolved Company in 2027 and 2028
The fee on the form is only part of the bill. Here is every cost involved in restoring a dissolved UK company, and how to keep the total down.
13 min read · 10 Oct 2026
How to Release Funds from a Dissolved Company's Bank Account in 2027 and 2028
When a UK company is dissolved, its bank balance legally belongs to the Crown. Here is how to get the funds released back to the company, step by step.
13 min read · 9 Oct 2026
How to Meet the UK Registered Office Address Rules in 2027 and 2028
Since 2024 every UK company's registered office must be an "appropriate address" and every company needs a registered email. Learn what qualifies, what does not and how to change it.
13 min read · 9 Oct 2026
How to Stop a Compulsory Strike Off After a First Gazette Notice in 2027 and 2028
A first Gazette notice means Companies House intends to dissolve your company in about two months. Here is how to stop it and keep the company active.
13 min read · 8 Oct 2026
How to Get Funds Released by PayPal, Stripe, Wise or Amazon in 2027 and 2028
Many payout holds start on the Companies House register, not with the payment provider. Here is how to find what the provider saw and fix it.
13 min read · 7 Oct 2026
How to Close a UK Company in 2027 and 2028: DS01 Strike Off Step by Step
Closing a company you no longer need is simple if you do it in the right order. Here is how to strike off a solvent UK company with form DS01 and avoid the common traps.
13 min read · 7 Oct 2026
How to Recover a Dissolved Company's Assets (Bona Vacantia) in 2027 and 2028
Bank balances, property, trademarks and debts owed to a company don't vanish when it is dissolved. They go to the Crown. Here is what that means and how to recover them.
13 min read · 6 Oct 2026
How to Search Companies in Singapore and Hong Kong in 2027 and 2028
Singapore and Hong Kong both have official company registers, but they work differently from the UK. Learn how to search them, which reports to buy and what to check.
13 min read · 5 Oct 2026
How to Set Up a US LLC as a Non-Resident in 2027 and 2028
You do not need to live in the United States or have a Social Security Number to own a US LLC. Here is the complete process and the annual filings that catch non-resident owners out.
13 min read · 2 Oct 2026
How to Avoid Companies House Late Filing Penalties in 2027 and 2028
Late accounts cost from £150 to £1,500, doubled if you are late twice. Add HMRC penalties for a late CT600 and strike-off risk. Here is how the penalties work and how to avoid them.
13 min read · 30 Sept 2026
How to Look Up a UAE Company in 2027 and 2028: Mainland vs Free Zone
The UAE has no single public company register. Learn how to verify a mainland or free zone company by its trade licence, the right licensing authority and official portals.
13 min read · 26 Sept 2026
How to Choose the Cheapest US State to Form an LLC in 2027 and 2028
The cheapest filing fee is not always the cheapest LLC. Compare state filing fees, annual costs and registered agent fees to find the real first-year and ongoing cost in every state.
13 min read · 22 Sept 2026
How to Find Who Owns a UK Company in 2027 and 2028: The PSC Register
Directors run a company but they are not always the owners. Learn how to find the real people behind any UK company using the people with significant control register.
13 min read · 18 Sept 2026
How to Complete Companies House Identity Verification in 2027 and 2028
Every director and person with significant control of a UK company must now verify their identity with Companies House. Here is who, when, how and what happens if you do not.
13 min read · 14 Sept 2026
How to File Dormant Company Accounts and a Nil CT600 in 2027 and 2028
A non-trading company still has filing duties. Here is exactly what counts as dormant, which accounts to file, when HMRC needs a nil CT600 and how to avoid penalties.
14 min read · 10 Sept 2026
How to File a Confirmation Statement (CS01) in 2027 and 2028
Everything you need to file your company's confirmation statement correctly and on time in 2027, from finding your review period to verifying directors and updating shareholders.
14 min read · 6 Sept 2026
How to Check a UK Company Before Doing Business in 2027 and 2028
A practical, step-by-step checklist for verifying any UK limited company before you sign a contract, pay a deposit or hire a supplier, using free official data.
14 min read · 2 Sept 2026